Dara Smith

Dara represents investment banks, institutional investors, mutual funds, commercial banks, and corporations in connection with mezzanine financings, bank financings, syndicated institutional loans, asset-backed loans, and other financing transactions.

She also maintains an active pro bono practice and continues to serve as a mentor to teenagers and young adults interested in pursuing a legal career.

Dara was previously a finance associate at other major law firms, was an associate in the Finance Division at Morgan Stanley, and was an in-house law clerk for Altria Client Services, Inc.

Education

• American University Washington College of Law (J.D., 2017)
• Mock Trial Honor Society; Student Attorney, Women and the Law Clinic; Article Editor, The Modern American Brief
• George Washington University (B.A., 2012)

Admissions

• New York
• Pennsylvania
• U.S. Supreme Court

Professional Affiliations

• Member, Business Law Section, New York State Bar Association
• Member, Business Law Committee, American Bar Association
• Alumni Member, Teach For America, AmeriCorps